City of Yarra
Burnley
Burnley at a glance
Median house
$506,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$364,320
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
794
Median age 32
About
Welcome to Burnley.
Burnley is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$506,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $364,320.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$990/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$700/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
$506,000
Sales data pending
$364,320
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
794
Median age: 32
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC) · Sept 202510.17%
Based on $506,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC) · Sept 20259.99%
Based on $364,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
794
Median age
32
Family households
52%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
150
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
22
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burnley.
Local schools for Burnley
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Melbourne Girls College
Richmond Primary School
Hawthorn West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Burnley.
- What is the median house price in Burnley?
- The median house price in Burnley, VIC 3121 is $506,000. The median unit price is $364,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Burnley postcode?
- Burnley is in the 3121 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Yarra region.
- What is the average rent in Burnley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $990, for units it's $700.
- What schools are in Burnley?
- There are 20 schools serving Burnley on this page, including Melbourne Girls College, Richmond Primary School, Hawthorn West Primary School.
- How walkable is Burnley?
- Burnley has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Burnley?
- Burnley is close to Hawthorn West, Richmond East, Richmond, Richmond South, Burnley North.
- What is the population of Burnley?
- Burnley has approximately 794 residents. The median age is 32.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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